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How to Make Quinoa Pilaf
This Quinoa Pilaf is a nutrition powerhouse because quinoa provides more protein than other grains and it’s also a good source of potassium an dietary fiber.
5 min prep time
10servings
1/2 cup
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Step-By-Step Instructions:
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Add the olive oil to a medium saucepan. Sauté onion and celery over medium-high heat and cook about 3 minutes or until the onions are clear.
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Add mushrooms and cook until brown. Add the quinoa to the pan and stir for 1-2 minutes.
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Slowly add the chicken broth, salt, pepper and thyme and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer. Cook 15 minutes and fluff with a fork when done.
Nutrition facts
10 Servings
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Serving Size
1/2 cup
- Amount per serving Calories 120
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Total Fat
3g
- Saturated Fat 0.4g
- Trans Fats 0g
- Cholesterol 0mg
- Sodium 290mg
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Total Carbohydrate
19g
- Dietary Fiber 2g
- Total Sugars 0g
- Added Sugars 0g
- Protein 5g
- Potassium 0mg
- Phosphorous 0mg
Ingredients
olive oil
1 tbsp
medium onion (diced)
1/2
celery (diced)
2 stalks
white (button) mushrooms (wiped clean and chopped )
1 1/2 cup
quinoa (pre-washed)
1 1/2 cup
low sodium chicken broth (fat-free, reduced-sodium)
3 cup
salt
1/2 tsp
black pepper
1/8 tsp
dried thyme
1/2 tsp
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